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Six Nations: Kelly Brown to captain Scotland, provided he is first-choice No 7

Kelly Brown will captain Scotland in the Six Nations - provided he is their first choice openside flanker.

Last Updated: 15/01/14 5:52pm

Kelly Brown: Captain, provided he is first choice openside

Brown has been told for the first time that the captaincy is his for keeps, but coach Scott Johnson insists that the Saracens back-row needs to nail down the No 7 shirt before thinking about skippering the side.

Johnson said: "I've told Kelly to his face - and there's no use running away from it - if he is good enough to get in the starting XV, he will lead the team.